On his show Thursday night, The Daily Show host Jon Stewart provided an overview of the recent string of bizarre statements made by members of Congress. On his show Thursday night, The Daily Show host Jon Stewart provided an overview of the recent string of bizarre statements made by members of Congress. “Why do we have such nuts in the U.S. House of Representatives? Because in the state House of Representatives they think the mini-series Roots should have been called ‘Thanks,’” he jokingly explained, referring to an Arkansas Republican.